Another Democrat is dropping out of the race for Wisconsin governor. Eau Claire State Representative Dana Wachs got the support of only two-percent of Democratic voters in this week's Marquette poll. “I have spent my life dedicated to serving my neighbors, friends, and the people of the great state of Wisconsin. That commitment led me to run for governor, and it is the same commitment that now requires I stand aside," Wachs said in a statement. In his announcement Friday morning, … [Read More...]
Alec Cook gets three years prison time
A former UW student has been sentenced to 3 years in prison, for campus sexual assaults. A Dane County judge also sentenced 22-year-old Alec Cook to 5 years extended supervision for those crimes, plus 3 additional years of probation for other felonies. He must also register as a sex offender for 15 years after prison and probation. Prosecutors had recommended 19 1/2 years in prison, 20 years probation, and a lifetime sexual offender registration. Cook pleaded guilty earlier this year to … [Read More...]
Gronik steps out of governor’s race
One of Wisconsin's ten Democrat candidates for governor is dropping out of the race. In a statement posted to his website, Andy Gronik says he's stepping aside to make the large field a little less crowded. "This journey has been the greatest of my life," Gronik said. The Marquette Law School poll released on Wednesday showed Gronik in the middle of the pack of the Democrats, far behind Tony Evers. “It’s time for me to step down and give someone a legitimate chance to win in November,” … [Read More...]
State agencies working to assess Northwoods flood damage
As flood waters recede in northwest Wisconsin, state workers are out in force assessing damage and planning rebuilding efforts. Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas and Iron Counties all remain in a state of emergency while damage assessments take place. Wisconsin Emergency Management spokesman Andrew Beckett says many of the affected areas are very rural, meaning it's going to take time for assessments to happen. "We have a lot of areas where there are roads that aren't traveled … [Read More...]
Prosecutors want maximum sentence for Alec Cook
State prosecutors want the maximum sentence for a sexually violent former University of Wisconsin student. Calling him "a dangerous man," they're recommending 19 1/2 years in prison for 22-year-old Alec Cook, who pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual assault, strangulation and stalking. Eleven women were alleged victims of sexual assault or harassment by Cook, and Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke can consider that at his sentencing, set for Thursday. Prosecutors also want 20 years … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Gronik steps out of governor’s race
One of Wisconsin’s ten Democrat candidates for governor is dropping out of the race. In a statement posted to his website, Andy Gronik says he’s stepping aside to make the large field a little less crowded. “This journey has been the greatest of my life,” Gronik said. The Marquette Law School poll released on Wednesday […]
Crime & Courts
Alec Cook gets three years prison time
A former UW student has been sentenced to 3 years in prison, for campus sexual assaults. A Dane County judge also sentenced 22-year-old Alec Cook to 5 years extended supervision for those crimes, plus 3 additional years of probation for other felonies. He must also register as a sex offender for 15 years after prison […]
Titletown Report
Packers announce the signing of TE Lewis
The Green Bay Packers were looking for blocking help from the tight end position and they found it in former Jacksonville Jaguars veteran Marcedes Lewis. Lewis is entering his 13th season in the NFL and has been regarded as one of the better blocking tight ends in the league. Lewis did catch five touchdown passes […]